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Of the City Commission
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Joseph 1t: Grassie
City Manager
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When the City acquired three parcels of the F.E.C, property+
the Commission directed that all buildings located on the
property be demolished as soon as possible. 'This has been
accomplished with one exception, the Chevron station at the
notthest corner of Port Boulevard and Biscayne Boulevard.
Bids were taken in September, 1976; the low bid for demob'
tion was $4500.
The Administration presented to the Commission the idea that
instead of spending $4500 for demolition, we might spend
between $5,000 and $10,000 for a clean-up, spruce -up project
and utilize the building as an information center. The idea
of the information center had some commission support; however,
the clean-up, spruce -up idea did not. The Commission requested
that we ask the Bicentennial Park architect, Edward Durrell
Stone, Jr., to make recommendations as to how to treat this
building for a more aesthetic acceptance. Mr. Stone did, and
it was estimated that his proposed design could run as high as
$150,000,
Paralleling this idea was the suggestion that a more elaborate
information center be incorporated in the proposed Convention
facility. This has been done and rather elaborate facilities
will be provided. The Commission then instructed the City to
prepare estimates for the replacement of the Chevron station
with a building that would occupy comparable square footage.
Strangely enough, Public Works' estimates were cheaper than
renovation; however, it was still in excess of $100,000.
It is the Administration's recommendat;.on that unless we are
willing to leave the building stand, spend $5,000 to $10,000
for a clean-up, spruce -up trial project, doing all of the
labor with City forces as time allows, that we proceed with
demolition. This is to be placed or; the Committee of the Whole
Agenda February 24 for your decision.
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